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conclusion
A logical insight or result that is derived from existing information, facts, or observations.
Seine Schlussfolgerung aus der Studie war, dass die Methode funktioniert.
His conclusion from the study was that the method works.
The word consists of 'Schluss' (end) and 'Folgerung' (what follows from something). A 'Schlussfolgerung' (conclusion) is therefore literally what 'follows' at the end of a line of thought or an investigation.
Nach langer Überlegung kam er zu einer klaren Schlussfolgerung.
After long reflection, he came to a clear conclusion.
'Schlussfolgerung' (conclusion) is a formal word that is mainly used in written language and in scientific, academic, or official contexts.
Die Schlussfolgerungen des Berichts werden morgen vorgestellt.
The conclusions of the report will be presented tomorrow.
The most common use is the fixed expression 'eine Schlussfolgerung ziehen' (to draw a conclusion). Other typical verbs are 'zu einer Schlussfolgerung kommen' (to come to a conclusion) or 'zu einer Schlussfolgerung gelangen' (to arrive at a conclusion).
Welche Schlussfolgerungen ziehen Sie aus diesen Ergebnissen?
What conclusions do you draw from these results?
To name the basis for the conclusion, you use the preposition 'aus' followed by the dative.
Aus seinem Verhalten zog ich die Schlussfolgerung, dass er nicht interessiert war.
From his behavior, I drew the conclusion that he was not interested.
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe the type of conclusion, e.g. 'logische' (logical), 'falsche' (wrong), 'voreilige' (hasty), or 'zwingende Schlussfolgerung' (compelling conclusion).
Das war eine voreilige Schlussfolgerung; wir brauchen mehr Informationen.
That was a hasty conclusion; we need more information.
result
'das Ergebnis' and 'die Schlussfolgerung' can both refer to something you arrive at in the end. But 'das Ergebnis' is broader: it can be a measured value, a grade, a decision, or a general result. 'die Schlussfolgerung' is used when you logically derive something from information or observations. So it is more of a thought or an insight. If you want to name a result, 'Ergebnis' fits. If you want to say what one learns or derives from facts, 'Schlussfolgerung' fits.
Aus den vielen Beschwerden zieht die Firma die Schlussfolgerung, dass der Service besser werden muss.
From the many complaints, the company draws the conclusion that the service needs to improve.
Sie hat das Ergebnis der Umfrage heute zu Hause ausgewertet.
She evaluated the result of the survey at home today.